Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR428: Commending Jamie Harless.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 24, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 428 Commending Jamie Harless. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 13, 2026 WHEREAS, Jamie Harless, head football coach at Lord Botetourt High School in Daleville, retired from his position after 14 seasons that encompassed one of the most successful eras in the Lord Botetourt High School football program's history; and WHEREAS, Jamie Harless was named head coach in 2012 and compiled an outstanding career record of 134-41 and 26-14 in the playoffs during his tenure; he led the Lord Botetourt Cavaliers to consistent postseason success, including playoff appearances in every season; and WHEREAS, under his leadership, the Cavaliers achieved multiple regional championship game appearances and four appearances in the Virginia High School League state championship game; and WHEREAS, Jamie Harless was named Coach of the Year at WSLS 10's 1st and 10 awards following the 2019 season, during which the Cavaliers posted a record 14 wins and advanced to the Virginia High School League Class 3 state championship game; the 2019 season marked the Cavaliers' first 10-0 regular season in school history since 1961; and WHEREAS, Jamie Harless is widely recognized as one of the region's most successful high school football coaches, winning more than 100 games as head coach and driving the Cavaliers' sustained excellence; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the …
Sponsors
- Austin, Terry (R, 37) · primary sponsor
- Sam Rasoul (D, 38)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR428ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109590D
Common questions
- What is HR428?
- HR428 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Jamie Harless.
- What is the status of HR428?
- Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR428ER) (April 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR428?
- Austin, Terry (R, 37), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR428?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR428
Source: official Virginia record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.